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Rubenstein elected Byram mayor; Roseff joins Township Council

Posted: Nov. 8, 2017 12:10 am

BYRAM — After a highly-contested election, Alex Rubenstein has been elected as the new mayor of Byram over opponent and current Deputy Mayor David Gray. Rubenstein received 1,371 votes, and Gray received 1,253. Gray will retain his current seat on the Township Council. Rubenstein will fill the seat vacated by current mayor James Oscovitch, who announced earlier this year that he would not seek re-election.

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Meanwhile, Harvey Roseff won a four-year term on the Township Council over challengers Raymond Bonker and Emilie Amoroso, with Roseff getting 1,089 votes, Bonker 901 and Amoroso 665.

Roseff will replace council member Marie Raffay, who did not run for re-election.

Rubenstein, 43, is a political newcomer who has lived in Byram for five years. He is a small-business entrepreneur, and a father of five. Rubenstein named the township's municipal building, commercial development and recreation as his key issues during the campaign.

Roseff, who has lived in Byram for 30 years, is a familiar face around the township. He has worked as the head of the Faulkner Petition Committee for 15 months, urging local residents to reconsider the construction of the municipal building project. Roseff listed respect for the taxpayer, responsible spending and dependable infrastructure as Byram's leading issues.

"Good news tonight," said Roseff. "I want to thank all of my supporters, and all of the voters who have put their trust in me. I will do everything in my power to do well by the people of Byram."